Copper Contributor
May 20, 2026
Hello,
Since 2012, I've had a Windows "Retail" activation key that I transfer from one PC to another without any problems.
When I bought my current PC with Windows 11, I had no issues activating it with this key.
Due to a problem, I had to reinstall Windows 11. Unfortunately, this key is no longer accepted: when I enter it, I get this message: "The product key you entered doesn't work. Check it, and then try again or enter another one. (0x80041014)"
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely

















